Puppy Separation Anxiety: Normal Versus Abnormal Behavior
The first few nights of having a new puppy can serve as a shock to the system. You might even feel like you unintentionally signed up for having a human infant with
Puppy Play-Biting: Normal Versus Abnormal
What is Puppy Play-Biting? Puppy play-biting is a developmentally appropriate and normal puppy behavior. I define puppy biting as a puppy’s teeth coming into contact with a person’s skin, the clothing they
How Do You Train Your Puppy Not to Bite Using Positive Reinforcement?
As a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, positive reinforcement is an everyday process I use when working with trainers, owners, and puppies. Most trainers or owners consider the
Top Puppy Training Tips from Our Expert
Having trained puppies for nearly 20 years both in my home and in clients’ homes, I am often asked what my top training tips are for puppies. When thinking about how my
What are the First 5 Commands to Teach a Puppy
The first 5 commands to teach a puppy include sit, down, stay, come, and leash walking. In my practice, we focus on these behaviors because they can be used throughout your puppy’s
Preparing Puppies for Advanced Distractions
My most recent blog covered how to start teaching your puppy obedience behaviors. Using a food lure, you can guide your puppy into nearly any position, which is a great way to